WaterCooling setup

Demon[KcsF] · 27 Dec 2006 at 15:36

Hi all,

I am after some advice on watercooling for the rig in sig, I am looking to cool the Gfx,CPU, but am unsure whether to go with an all in one system like the Zalman Reserator or to buy all the parts seperate :confused:

Any advice or pointers appreciated.

Cheers

Bry.

weescott · 27 Dec 2006 at 15:38

Why do you want watercooling? For overclocking and or silence?

harris1986 · 27 Dec 2006 at 15:43

as above really, is space of importance to you? are you overclocking? budget? does it need to be internal or external?

Demon[KcsF] · 27 Dec 2006 at 16:20

Overclocking really, silence dont bother me, but if I can have it then thats good aswell.

Internal or external, space outside the case is plenty and even inside the Eclipse is roomy, so either setup will do me - I dont intend on moving the case anywhere in the near future

Bry.

Wingz · 27 Dec 2006 at 19:14

the Zalman Reserator is mainly for ppl who want quiet systems and not for overclocking. you can buy watercooling kits but i would buying them separately.

R B Customs · 27 Dec 2006 at 19:31

buy the parts seperatly.

research your case and options of where to place the RAD.

the first few choices would be:
1/2 ID Tygon tubing

Swiftech Apogge CPU block ( proving to be quite a hit for the conroes ) - i dont believe a storm or MP-05 is worth the money. for the amount of restriction they give for the almost 1C temp difference

DCC with plexi top pump.
or Aqua Extreme 50Z ( great great pump, high head, great flow, and VERY low heat dump, but some consider it not great for utter silence)

personally i wouldn't bother with a res, just T line for the win. less restriction, smoother loop, less tubing.

cant recommend a 8800 block as yet.
Rick

Demon[KcsF] · 27 Dec 2006 at 19:57

Cheers for the pointers guys, appreciated

RB, just been looking through your case spraying thread, seriously good work man. I may have a proposal for you, add me to MSN and I will have a chat with you.

Bry.

Gashman · 28 Dec 2006 at 00:18

proud user of tygon tubing here, its the best tubing IMO, better than masterkleer 1/2", go for tygon

plus the apogee is one stunning block (another part of my system) and cools very very very well, plus it looks good

Demon[KcsF] · 28 Dec 2006 at 12:44

I have had a look around and have settled on this little lot

Swiftech Apogee Extreme Performance Universal Waterblock
DangerDen 8800 GTX Block
Danger Den DD12V-D5 Pump
Swiftech MCR320-QP Triple 120mm Radiator
DangerDen Dual Bay Resevoir
MCT-5 Non-Conductive Solution

Does that lot look OK, and is it all compatable?
Anything I have missed off?

Cheers

Bry.

Jokester · 28 Dec 2006 at 12:54

I would dump the MCT-5 and get some distilled water from your local supermarket and some Zerex.

You'll also need 1/2" ID tubing, DangerDen Clearflex or Tygon are good types.

Jokester

Demon[KcsF] · 28 Dec 2006 at 13:06

Jokester do OcUK stock any tubing? I cant seem to find it on the website anywhere.

Bry.

Jokester · 28 Dec 2006 at 13:08

No, they don't have any so you'll need to look elsewhere.

Jokester

Demon[KcsF] · 28 Dec 2006 at 13:13

Any chance of them getting any in?

Or is that wishful thinking?

Bry.

MikeTimbers · 28 Dec 2006 at 17:34

It does seem extraordinarily bizarre to have blocks, pumps and rads and nothing to join them together!